Cluny Bistro Introduces New Menu by Chef Taylor McMeekin
There’s something new cooking at Cluny Bistro in Toronto’s Distillery District. The restaurant has welcomed Executive Chef Taylor McMeekin to lead its kitchen, bringing a fresh perspective rooted in French technique, Ontario-grown ingredients, and responsibly sourced seafood. Cluny Bistro’s new menu by Chef Taylor McMeekin will be offering seasonal dishes inspired by southern France and Brittany.
Here’s What’s On The Cluny Bistro’s New Menu
Chef Taylor’s new dishes strike a balance between technique and approachability. The focus is on seafood and summer vegetables, designed to highlight what’s fresh and in-season. The full summer menu is now available for both lunch and dinner and this new menu selection offers a great reason to book a table soon.
- Tuna & Tomato: Albacore tuna, charred cherry tomatoes, tomato seed aioli, olive caramel
- Grilled Swordfish Ceviche: Leche de tigre, yogurt, sweety drop pepper, charred clementine
- Rainbow Trout Crudo: Cured trout roe, buttermilk, pickled ramps, thyme oil
- Bourride Provençale: Monkfish, snow crab, Nordic shrimp, clams, mussels, sorrel
- Hot Smoked St. Brigid’s Brie: Served with elderberry and icewine compote
Cluny Bistro Info
- Website: https://clunybistro.com
- Address: 35 Tank House Lane, Toronto, in The Distillery Historic District
- Hours: Monday–Thursday: 12–9 PM, Friday: 12–10 PM, Saturday: 10 AM–10 PM, Sunday: 10 AM–9 PM
Chef Taylor McMeekin Brings His Expertise to The Cluny Bistro
Chef Taylor brings years of experience from some of Toronto’s best-known kitchens, including The Drake Hotel, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, and The Chase. His work with local suppliers like 100km Foods and seafood-focused groups such as Oceanwise and Fogo Island Fish shapes his approach: seasonal, thoughtful, and ingredient-driven.
Now at Cluny, he’s channeling the flavors of southern France and Brittany, through an Ontario lens. The result is a summer menu that feels grounded yet full of bright, precise flavour combinations.
The Inspiration Behind Chef Taylor McMeekin’s Cluny Bistro’s Menu
Chef Taylor’s approach at Cluny blends classic French cooking with what’s fresh and local. His new menu draws on the flavours of southern France and Brittany, brought to life with Ontario’s seasonal ingredients and responsibly sourced seafood. As he puts it:
“Our summer menu is focused on Ontario’s growing season, with a strong French influence coming through in the dishes. Our love for fish and seafood will also be highlighted. We want to showcase the best of the season and the refreshing, lighter fare one might experience in southern France and Brittany in the summer. This menu was inspired by gatherings around food and the joy it can bring.”
Cluny Bistro’s new menu by Chef Taylor McMeekin is now available for lunch and dinner. It’s a refreshing update that blends local flavours with French influences, perfect for a summer meal in the Distillery District. For more restaurants to visit this summer, check out these Restaurants with Summer Patios in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District.
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